Category: Daily Mix

Pink Peppercorn Botanical Gimlet

The PINK PEPPERCORN BOTANICAL GIMLET is a fancy name for a limey gin gimlet with some pink peppercorn accents. It’s surprisingly refreshing, tasty, and great for a summertime drink. The hardest part of the preparation is simply getting the pink...

Cocktails in the Movies

Besides constant arguing with his best friend Walter, what cocktail does The Dude always have in hand during The Big Lebowski? On the other hand, how does James Bond prefer his martini? Besides using cocktails to further define a character,...

Pineapple Margarita

The PINEAPPLE MARGARITA is one of the flavored margaritas that seems most natural. Many recipes are heavy on the pineapple juice, and as always, my preference is for a more level balance with the other ingredients. Who needs all the...

Safe Social Drinking (during a pandemic)

As states and regions gradually open areas and businesses to the public again, what sort of protocols must be followed to maintain safety from COVID-19? The summer is right around the corner and people want to share outdoor drinks with...

One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer

A Little Fun: I immediately thought of this old 1953 blues song yesterday when I was gifted one bourbon and one scotch for my birthday (the beer I already had). So I couldn’t resist creating a video of a shortened...

Scotch vs. Irish vs. Bourbon Whiskey

With so many types of whiskey made around the world, it’s sometimes confusing what differentiates them. A blind taste-test would usually reveal the whiskey type to any whiskey connoisseur, or simply to anyone who’s had all three before. The actual...

Cocktails at home

It’s going to be a while before bars re-open.  More likely, restaurants will have openings sooner with customer limitations and a designated 6-foot table spread.  But the crowded bar and close-bar seating will probably wait a while longer. So now’s...